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Auburn Municipal Airport (AUN/KAUN) is a city-owned general aviation airport in the Sierra Nevada foothills, about three miles north of downtown Auburn, California. It sits at 1,539 feet elevation and has a single asphalt runway, 7/25, serving private pilots, flight training, and recreational flying in the Gold Country. The non-towered field is a convenient base for exploring the Auburn State Recreation Area and the nearby I-80 corridor.
💡 Local Tip
Because the field sits in foothill terrain at 1,539 feet, summer density altitude can be much higher than the elevation suggests; lean aggressively on the ground and expect reduced climb rates, especially on hot afternoons.
🚖 Getting There
The airport is about 3 miles north of downtown Auburn; by car, take CA-49 north from I-80 and turn onto New Airport Road. There is no scheduled public transit to the terminal, and taxi or rideshare availability can be limited, so arrange a pickup in advance. Rental cars are not reliably based on-site; most visitors drive or have someone drop them off.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the airport codes for Auburn Municipal Airport?
A: AUN is the IATA code, KAUN is the ICAO code, and AUN is also the FAA identifier.
Q: Does Auburn Municipal Airport have commercial airline service?
A: No. It is a general aviation airport with no scheduled passenger airline service; it primarily supports private, training, and recreational aircraft.
Q: What runway and facilities are available?
A: The airport has one asphalt runway, 7/25, measuring 3,700 by 75 feet, with self-service fuel and tiedown parking. Services are limited, so check ahead for hours and availability.
Q: How far is the airport from downtown Auburn?
A: It is about 3 miles north of downtown Auburn, roughly a 10-minute drive via CA-49 and New Airport Road.
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